ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Level I

ICU/Hospital Equine Veterinary Technician Hiring for a rotating 12-hour shift, 4 days on 3 days off. 40-50 hours a week, rotating weekends and nights. Everyone rotates through each shift. Hiring beginner, intermediate and advanced level technicians.

Job responsibilities

• Assisting vets in anything they may need for appointments/emergencies
• Helping triage emergencies (Colic, lacerations, neurological issues, etc.)
• Responsible for daily treatments on in house hospitalized patients; Critical in ICU and noncritical patients.
• Helping restrain for endoscopy procedures
• Performing physical exams and temperature checks
• Monitoring and running fluids on patients
• Holding twitches and restraining horses while passing NGT
• Placing IV catheters, administering IV and IM injections
• Entering bills from emergencies and making treatment plans
• Assisting on farm calls
• Prepping patients for emergency and elective surgeries
• Blood draws and performing lab work
• Doctoring wounds, performing breathing treatments, and independently monitoring horses during the day and night shift.
• Foaling out Mares
• Monitoring mares on foal watch
• Experience in any of the following areas would be a tremendous asset, but not required:
• Drawing up drop down medications
• Running anesthesia Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Time and a half over 40 hours Required Experience:
• Horse: 3- 5 years (Required)
• Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• RVT, LVT, CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three professional references are required with resume.
• Education: High school or equivalent
• Accredited Veterinary Technician Program (Preferred) Work Location: Decatur Clinic ICU Rotating shifts: Day shift: 7am -7pm; Night Shift: 7pm -7am This job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment Level 1: Basic Technician (Entry-Level) $30,000-40,000/Year ($14-20hr) Focus: Foundational skills, direct patient care under supervision. Core Skills:
• Restraint and safe handling of horses (foals, yearlings, adults).
• Basic patient observation and recording vitals (TPR, weight, BCS).
• Grooming, bathing, and hoof cleaning.
• Cleaning stalls, water buckets, and equipment.
• Administering oral medications and topical treatments.
• Bandage changes (basic limb wraps).
• Assisting with feeding schedules and monitoring appetite/water intake.
• Maintaining cleanliness of treatment and exam areas.
• Assisting veterinarians or senior techs during basic procedures.
• Understanding basic equine anatomy and medical terminology.